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A full-length natural cotton shift decorated with painting and embroidery influenced by folk art traditions.

Special Events Dress

c. 1968 | Canadian, cotton

This handmade dress of natural cotton is a simple shift decorated with painting and embroidery. The decoration suggests influences of multiple folk art traditions.

This garment was designed and crafted by Kate Clifford of North Vancouver for her own wardrobe.

Collection

Ivan Sayers collection